Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 694 Storm (Two in One)

The purpose of Fang Zhuo’s invitation to come to the Bank of China is to appear at the high-level meeting as a new strategic investor and formally present the Goldman Sachs + Deutsche Bank + MIGA fund system.

As for being used by President Li to resist the pressure of Li Jiacheng...

He doesn't care.

Or to the head of ICBC, I am a plug-and-play knife.

As long as the leader does not dislike the knife and cuts a little more cake, then the cooperation between each other will be pleasant.

What's more, today in the leadership office, I spoke fiercely to Li Jiacheng, and President Li's performance was not disappointing. He expressed his position quickly and firmly, without blurring the cooperation space.

That's all the more pleasant.

On November 11st, at 1:10 am, the Bank of China high-level meeting.

Introduced by President Li himself, Fang Zhuo, representing the acquisition consortium formed by three organizations, made his debut in front of industry leaders for the first time.

The time for the road show and the IPO is tight, there is pressure from the British banks and the media outside, and there are leaders watching how the stall will end... Against this background, the emergence of a consortium with a mature system and a contract with ICBC is really like a thunder on the ground .

President Li slapped the table and yelled "I am responsible" still in my ears, and I can still vividly remember the full confidence of President Li after the termination of the cooperation. Now with the appearance of the richest man in the mainland in the conference room, it seems that everything has the answer.

But it seems that the answer is still half-hidden in the mist.

When did the richest man in the mainland appear in the affairs of the Bank of China?
Is he really that fitting?
There are not many high-level people sitting in the conference room, but everyone has a hundred minds, can't help but think deeply, and can't help but make conspiracy theories.

but……

"The Royal Bank of Scotland's approach surprised me, and Merrill Lynch was extremely irresponsible. The two hedge funds got the transfer of the acquisition rights. This not only made everyone present angry, but also shocked me."

Fang Zhuo, speaking as a representative of the consortium, explained the helpless situation faced by the Bank of China.

In his view, Goldman Sachs' secret action was nothing more than a correct verification of Merrill Lynch's "huge uncertainty" as promised to President Li that night, and the root cause was Merrill Lynch.

Of course, from an objective point of view, Bank of China has indeed lacked experience in the process of seeking strategic cooperation this time.

Even so, it is not incomprehensible.

The strategic partner originally selected by the Bank of China was Temasek, which is backed by Singapore, but it was rejected by the China Banking Regulatory Commission because it had already invested in Minsheng and China Construction Bank.

Fang Zhuo felt that his appearance provided the Bank of China with a choice to learn from experience.

"We have already signed a contract with ICBC. Here today, to be honest, this cooperation has been approved by the leader."

"Personally, I am very optimistic about the prospects of our Bank of China, and it's not just that I was invited by President Li."

"In other words, I am very optimistic about the development of our Chinese banks, and I am willing to match them with the strategy of 'going out'."

"You may have heard of my own company more or less, Yike. It has businesses in China, the United States, and Europe. In the past, it cooperated with ICBC in terms of funds, settlement, and guarantee."

"From actual personal experience, whether it is a bank or an enterprise, the pace of 'going out' of both parties is actually synchronized."

"Just last night, I received a call from President Li. I was both happy and terrified. I discussed with Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs overnight what kind of cooperation I could bring to the Bank of China."

"Finally, this is the cooperative business we have tentatively drafted."

Fang Zhuo only distributed the cooperation documents he had brought here, and the leaders of the Bank of China found that it was very detailed and targeted after they got it.

"On the way here this morning, I was on the phone with the global president of Deutsche Bank." Fang Zhuo waited for everyone to read before continuing to smile, "He said that Frankfurt, Germany has already selected a prime location for the Bank of China branch there. .”

What is sincerity?

This is sincerity.

Of course, this cannot be done overnight.

Fang Zhuo finally turned the topic back to President Li: "Bank of China has encountered setbacks, but this setback can be recovered. I believe that our leaders and employees of Bank of China can make better achievements, and I especially admire President Li."

"President Li insists on running for the Bank of China despite his illness. I believe that such a tenacious spirit is the epitome of our Bank of China."

"On behalf of Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and MIGA Fund, I am willing to work with Bank of China to respond to the pressure and challenges of opening up and explore new developments in the financial market."

clap clap.

President Li was sick but insisted on applauding Mr. Fang's speech.

Soon, every leader in the meeting room clapped their hands.

Leaving aside anything else, Mr. Fang's eloquent attitude and sincere attitude are still very impressive.

The meeting continues.

President Li also read the business cooperation documents submitted by Mr. Fang.

He picked out a few questions and asked his colleagues to ask targeted questions in this regard.

Fang Zhuo gave answers in an orderly manner, one thing to say one thing, another thing to say two things, what you know is what you know, what you don’t know is what you don’t know, if you encounter something you can’t make up your mind on, you can call Paulson directly, and make a public phone call. discuss.

In fact, this has exceeded the plan of today's trip, but he doesn't mind showing a practical gesture of cooperation.

It was not until noon that the high-level meeting came to an end.

Fang Zhuo politely declined the noon dinner, shook hands with the leaders of Bank of China one by one, and set a time for the consortium to formally cooperate and negotiate. It would be a more professional matchmaking, not just a display of his attitude today.

In the afternoon, the Bank of China held two consecutive meetings at different levels.

In the evening, Fang Zhuo received a call from President Li and got a "in principle", which was considered to further strengthen the willingness of the two parties to contact.

So far, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and MIGA Fund, which have already cooperated with ICBC, can be considered to have really connected with Bank of China.

If all goes well, President Li, who presided over the work while sick, will also become a figure of Bank of China to turn the tide.

That night, Fang Zhuo had consecutive phone calls with Paulson and Deutsche Bank to actively promote the second cooperation—because it was limited by the red line of the China Banking Regulatory Commission and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, this was also the last cooperation with a Chinese bank.

However, after such an experience, MIGA Fund has more cooperation with Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank in the financial field, which is worth looking forward to.

At 11:30 in the middle of the night, Fang Zhuo called Kong Yu, who was also awake, to the room, briefly described the latest developments, and also asked about the situation of his competitors.

"I haven't heard of any movement in Lijiacheng. At least, there are no disturbances in the media."

"The Bank of England seems to be still making efforts, and it is said that it will protest from a higher level."

Kong Yu has been paying attention to the news from all parties since the matter had a breakthrough.

Fang Zhuo nodded slightly: "The supervisory decision has been made, so there should be no further changes. Li Jiacheng is also the richest man in the Chinese community. If a business suffers a setback, it is somewhat self-restraining."

Kong Yu also thought so, and said happily: "Now it's up to us to negotiate with the Bank of China."

"Yeah." Fang Zhuo re-listed the Bank of China's affairs, "We need to talk quickly and well, the Bank of China road show is coming soon, and the chicken feathers in the place need to be cleaned up. If it gets sticky again, it may attract new ones. Variety."

Kong Yu nodded cautiously, this is an important attitude in negotiations.

However, with the example of cooperation with ICBC, I believe that as long as the Bank of China is willing, this progress can be promoted very quickly.

Fang Zhuo chatted with Kong Yu about raising funds for a while, and did not end the communication until one o'clock in the morning.

However, just as he was thinking about the situation alone, a call from the Anliang Chamber of Commerce appeared on the phone screen.

"Mr. Fang, Liu Wuyi is very eager to return to China." Fan Xiong, the spokesperson of the Anliang Chamber of Commerce, came up and reported the business.

Fang Zhuo was stunned for a moment before he realized that this was the real controller of Pricesmart.

He asked, "Desperate? Why?"

Fan Xiong said tactfully: "It should be because we treat him a little bit badly."

Fang Zhuo was silent for a few seconds and asked, "Is it clean? When will he come back?"

"From the beginning to the end, he has never heard of the name of the Anliang Chamber of Commerce." Fan Xiong said, "It may take a few days to go back, and he must be brought back from Africa first."

He hadn't even heard of the Anliang Chamber of Commerce, and naturally he would never have heard of Mr. Fang's name.

Fang Zhuo was surprised: "From Africa? As for?"

Fan Xiong replied: "This person is still a bit psychologically expected. He went to Africa to work for half a month, and the effect was very good. We will use a legitimate reason to bring him back on a cargo ship."

"Okay, let him come back if he wants to, let the fallen leaves return to their roots." Fang Zhuo agreed to Liu Wuyi's wish to return to China, and since Fan Xiong called, he also talked about the current investment opportunities by the way.

Unlike the MIGA fund, this time the investment is profitable, but it has a lock-up period of at least three years.

Fang Zhuo made this point clear. As for Fan Xiong's personal assets or the chamber of commerce's funds, it depends on the other party's own consideration.

This call is over.

Fang Zhuo thought that even the Anliang Chamber of Commerce had made a profit, so there was no reason to forget old friends.

He simply wrote a text message about the opportunity to invest in the Bank of China, and sent it to Xiong Xiaoge, Wang Fengyi and others. This time, the important thing was not their institutional funds, but a purely personal way to make money.

At two o'clock in the morning, I fell asleep in a hurry, and woke up at six o'clock in the morning.

Fang Zhuo looked at his phone again and he had already received many replies.

Sure enough, it was related to the bank, and there was no rejection in these replies, and many even wanted to ask about the investment opportunities of their own institutions.

You must know that this wave of Chinese-funded bank listings is all foreign capital, and there are very few people in the mainland who are qualified to eat meat and soup.

Fang Zhuo didn't say it to death. If the MIGA fund raised insufficient funds, it would be better to find a friend's organization, but judging from the current situation, this possibility is getting smaller and smaller.

At eight o'clock in the morning, Xiong Xiaoge made a special phone call after replying to the text message.

"Mr. Fang, Mr. Fang, it's amazing, even the Bank of China can be taken down without any surprises! It has to be Mr. Fang!" Xiong Xiaoge repeatedly praised.

Fang Zhuo was having breakfast, and after hearing the compliment, he asked directly, "Just tell me the number."

"8300 million." Xiong Xiaoge reported the count.

Fang Zhuo was puzzled: "Why are there still parts and wholes?"

"This is all the wealth I can use now, but it's a pity you don't want to let IDG in." Xiong Xiaoge felt very regretful.

Fang Zhuo frowned: "8300 million dollars is too high."

"It's not U.S. dollars, it's not U.S. dollars." Xiong Xiaoge explained like this but felt that Bo was degrading himself. "It's less than 1400 million U.S. dollars."

Fang Zhuo did not hesitate at this time, and agreed. Friends must enter the venue through the MIGA fund, and the money they earn will still be scored. There is nothing to say about it.

He chatted a few more words, hung up the phone, and continued to read the newspaper while eating breakfast.

Instead, Xiong Xiaoge's call in the living room was heard by his wife Luo Yan who came out of the kitchen.

Luo Yan put down the dishes, ran over directly, and asked, "What all the belongings? Isn't it all invested by IDG? Why is it all the possessions? Don't you discuss all the possessions with me at all?"

Xiong Xiaoge patiently explained the whole story.

Luo Yan said suspiciously: "I know Fang Zhuo is very powerful, but I also know his reputation in your investment circle, what kind of hunter isn't he? It was fine before, not only your money, but this time he went directly to all his possessions? No, no, no, even if you vote, you can't vote all of them!"

Xiong Xiaoge was a little displeased: "I've already made an agreement with Fang Zhuo, this time it's really a rare act of kindness from him."

Luo Yan still shook her head: "I can't vote for all my belongings! It's such a big deal, so what if you agree with him? You can't tell him, I'll tell him, bring me the phone."

Xiong Xiaoge explained a few words, but it still didn't make sense, and the phone was half-robbed.

Luo Yan found the number, made a draft, and made a call.

"Hey, is that Mr. Fang? I'm Xiong Xiaoge's lover, Luo Yan." Luo Yan introduced herself.

Fang Zhuo had just finished his breakfast, so he was surprised to receive this call. After hearing his identity, he said warmly, "Hi, hello, it's my sister-in-law. I have known Mr. Xiong for so long, and I haven't visited at home yet. I'm sorry. Sorry."

The two exchanged a few words of courtesy.

Luo Yan talked about the business: "During dinner just now, I heard from Xiong Xiaoge that he was going to put money into the project. Oh, I had a few words with him. As for me, I always wanted to change to a bigger house. Living in this way is more comfortable, although the house has not been selected yet, the money..."

Fang Zhuo was startled, thought for a while, and asked, "Sister-in-law, I understand, which area do you want to live in, I'll build a good one for you."

Luo Yan: "?"

Fang Zhuo continued without hesitation: "My subsidiary Yongke Real Estate is looking for a suitable project in the capital. What I want to build is definitely a high-end boutique. Let alone the money, the environment, materials, and properties of the community are absolutely first-class. The price is easy to say, and it must be the lowest discount, so you can buy it with confidence and live comfortably, sister-in-law, what do you think?"

Luo Yan was moved.

She discussed the house with Mr. Fang on the phone for nearly half an hour, and hung up the phone with satisfaction. The quality requirements of the house were indeed her true thoughts.

"President Fang is really nice to be able to get along with." Luo Yan put down her phone, turned her head and said to her husband, "Vote, it's all about his net worth, and Boss Fang can still count on us?"

Xiong Xiaoge witnessed his wife's transformation, and was speechless for a while.

……

Fang Zhuo answered several phone calls one after another. Except for a house being booked, the others were all institutional investments that needed to be declined.

However, just after he basically solved the interests of his friends, Kong Yu called and reported the latest news.

There was no movement in Lijiacheng, but Zhou Kaixuan was interviewed by the media and commented on Bank of China's strategic investment this time.

In terms of her status as a director of the Li Foundation, this can be regarded as representing Li Jiacheng to a certain extent.

"Obviously, Bank of China ignored commercial reputation. It defaulted on a hedge fund, but chose a private equity firm as a partner."

"It's utterly ill-advised, utterly puzzling, utterly appalling."

"That's right, even if Fang Zhuo is behind this private equity firm, I think it's a wrong choice."

Facing the media, Zhou Kaixuan directly called Fang Zhuo's name without any scruples.

Again and again, again and again, it is tolerable, what is unbearable!
(End of this chapter)